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  1. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    @Escarpment it seems like there are just bachelors around here.
    @Escarpment it seems like there are just bachelors around here.
    @Escarpment it seems like there are just bachelors around here.
    @Escarpment it seems like there are just bachelors around here.
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  2. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Sorry to hear about your eye, No snowdrops here yet, but there is a little patch of daffodils shooting up on the lawn. We have a very early ( or late ) camellia bush which is covered with deep...
    Sorry to hear about your eye, No snowdrops here yet, but there is a little patch of daffodils shooting up on the lawn. We have a very early ( or late ) camellia bush which is covered with deep pink flowers. How annoying, I wasn’t best pleased today as I had taken two different packs of beef...
    Sorry to hear about your eye, No snowdrops here yet, but there is a little patch of daffodils shooting up on the lawn. We have a very early ( or late ) camellia bush which is covered with deep pink flowers. How annoying, I wasn’t best pleased...
    Sorry to hear about your eye, No snowdrops here yet, but there is a little patch of daffodils shooting up on the lawn. We have a very early ( or late ) camellia bush which is covered with deep...
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  3. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii,...
    My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii, Cornus, Acacia baileyana and Callianthe megapotamica.
    My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii, Cornus, Acacia baileyana and Callianthe...
    My final visit for the year to Ness Botanic Gardens, Wirral, today. Some nice surprises!Including Camellia, Holly, buds on Aucuparia, Hellebore, Daphne Bholua Spring Beauty, Lonicera standishii,...
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  4. Upsydaisy
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    What's Cooking Today??

    I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I...
    I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I am a fuss pot and don't like handling poultry. I am glad when it's cooked.
    I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I am a fuss pot and don't like handling poultry. I...
    I shall leave it for a few days. I also worry about the bag it came in - is it clean on the outside? I can cover the whole turkey and tin with foil to stop other items touching in the mean time.I...
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  5. JWK
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  6. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    This thread made me wonder about the TV series "Young Sheldon" (a spin-off from "The Big Bang Theory") and why Sheldon's grandmother always called him "moon pie". So I googled "moon pie" and it...
    This thread made me wonder about the TV series "Young Sheldon" (a spin-off from "The Big Bang Theory") and why Sheldon's grandmother always called him "moon pie". So I googled "moon pie" and it turns out to be a snack food, very similar to a wagon wheel.So, to really confuse your...
    This thread made me wonder about the TV series "Young Sheldon" (a spin-off from "The Big Bang Theory") and why Sheldon's grandmother always called him "moon pie". So I googled "moon pie" and it turns out to be a snack food, very similar to a...
    This thread made me wonder about the TV series "Young Sheldon" (a spin-off from "The Big Bang Theory") and why Sheldon's grandmother always called him "moon pie". So I googled "moon pie" and it...
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  7. Cornsquashandy

    Squash/gourd id help please!

    The neighbours would vomit for several days solid and then be too polite to tell you so. "Oh they were lovely".
    The neighbours would vomit for several days solid and then be too polite to tell you so. "Oh they were lovely".
    The neighbours would vomit for several days solid and then be too polite to tell you so. "Oh they were lovely".
    The neighbours would vomit for several days solid and then be too polite to tell you so. "Oh they were lovely".
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  8. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    There is a definite distinction between trophy hunting and culling, the two are not even on the same page in my opinion. Culling is, or should be, a last resort to stop starvation or to take out...
    There is a definite distinction between trophy hunting and culling, the two are not even on the same page in my opinion. Culling is, or should be, a last resort to stop starvation or to take out old or sick animals, trophy hunting belongs in history.I must admit I do get a bit fed up when the...
    There is a definite distinction between trophy hunting and culling, the two are not even on the same page in my opinion. Culling is, or should be, a last resort to stop starvation or to take out old or sick animals, trophy hunting belongs in...
    There is a definite distinction between trophy hunting and culling, the two are not even on the same page in my opinion. Culling is, or should be, a last resort to stop starvation or to take out...
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  9. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    Homosexuality has been referred to as "a lifestyle" in Europe during the times when homosexuality was either a crime or just not talked about.My male homosexual friend was most amused about the...
    Homosexuality has been referred to as "a lifestyle" in Europe during the times when homosexuality was either a crime or just not talked about.My male homosexual friend was most amused about the "leading a certain lifestyle" references in the 80s. Visiting a supermarket to buy milk, eggs and...
    Homosexuality has been referred to as "a lifestyle" in Europe during the times when homosexuality was either a crime or just not talked about.My male homosexual friend was most amused about the "leading a certain lifestyle" references in the...
    Homosexuality has been referred to as "a lifestyle" in Europe during the times when homosexuality was either a crime or just not talked about.My male homosexual friend was most amused about the...
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  10. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Just started raining again after a dryish but cloudy morning. Feeling cold out there at 10c in the dampness.
    Just started raining again after a dryish but cloudy morning. Feeling cold out there at 10c in the dampness.
    Just started raining again after a dryish but cloudy morning. Feeling cold out there at 10c in the dampness.
    Just started raining again after a dryish but cloudy morning. Feeling cold out there at 10c in the dampness.
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  11. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    I found a weed :yahoo:and just watered a few pots in the greenhouse. I took pictures yesterday, but have had no time to edit them. I wish I had a garden that needs weeding. I have two weeks off and...
    I found a weed :yahoo:and just watered a few pots in the greenhouse. I took pictures yesterday, but have had no time to edit them. I wish I had a garden that needs weeding. I have two weeks off and would love to do gardening.
    I found a weed :yahoo:and just watered a few pots in the greenhouse. I took pictures yesterday, but have had no time to edit them. I wish I had a garden that needs weeding. I have two weeks off and would love to do gardening.
    I found a weed :yahoo:and just watered a few pots in the greenhouse. I took pictures yesterday, but have had no time to edit them. I wish I had a garden that needs weeding. I have two weeks off and...
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  12. Dorset-Tim

    New Tree for the Garden

    Thank you @Thevictorian That's very interesting indeed. It sounds quite similar to my plan for that beech tree. I also want a small tree-like form (maybe around 3 - 3.5 m tall and relatively...
    Thank you @Thevictorian That's very interesting indeed. It sounds quite similar to my plan for that beech tree. I also want a small tree-like form (maybe around 3 - 3.5 m tall and relatively narrow). I don't want it to look rectangular, or massacred (e.g. bluntly taking the top off) - I want it...
    Thank you @Thevictorian That's very interesting indeed. It sounds quite similar to my plan for that beech tree. I also want a small tree-like form (maybe around 3 - 3.5 m tall and relatively narrow). I don't want it to look rectangular, or...
    Thank you @Thevictorian That's very interesting indeed. It sounds quite similar to my plan for that beech tree. I also want a small tree-like form (maybe around 3 - 3.5 m tall and relatively...
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  13. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    @Thevictorian that's good that she's feeling a bit better.
    @Thevictorian that's good that she's feeling a bit better.
    @Thevictorian that's good that she's feeling a bit better.
    @Thevictorian that's good that she's feeling a bit better.
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  14. hi2u_uk

    is my plant about to flower ?

    My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
    My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
    My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
    My Daffodils are now out in full bloom in the garden and my local co-op is selling cream eggs.
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  15. AnniD

    Strictly Come Dancing 2025

    I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. ...
    I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. Interestingly, for once, the judges agreed with my thoughts. Maybe I should be on the panel next year. I...
    I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. Interestingly, for once, the judges agreed with my...
    I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. ...
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  16. ArmyAirForce

    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    20th December 2025The cookie cutters got a test on Saturday. The hedgehog cutter needed the detail pieces reducing in depth, as they were cutting too far through the shortbread. I didn't create...
    20th December 2025The cookie cutters got a test on Saturday. The hedgehog cutter needed the detail pieces reducing in depth, as they were cutting too far through the shortbread. I didn't create the 3D files, just downloaded them, but I've since modified the fox file as we were struggling to...
    20th December 2025The cookie cutters got a test on Saturday. The hedgehog cutter needed the detail pieces reducing in depth, as they were cutting too far through the shortbread. I didn't create the 3D files, just downloaded them, but I've since...
    20th December 2025The cookie cutters got a test on Saturday. The hedgehog cutter needed the detail pieces reducing in depth, as they were cutting too far through the shortbread. I didn't create...
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  17. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning...
    I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning as it was taking so long to open the box to post a reply! No problem with any other site. The same...
    I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning as it was taking so long to open the box to post a...
    I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning...
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  18. Cornsquashandy

    Squash/gourd id help please!

    Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could...
    Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could it be an inedible gourd? Any suggestions gratefully received! Thank you
    Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could it be an inedible gourd? Any suggestions gratefully...
    Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could...
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  19. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Fireside Lights
    Fireside Lights
    Fireside Lights
    Fireside Lights
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  20. wiseowl
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    SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
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